P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

Remembering Jay Hammond '66, MechE grad and wrestling historian

Lehigh mechanical engineering alumnus and nationally known wrestling historian Jarius (Jay) Hammond '66 died Tuesday in Orlando, Florida after an extensive battle with esophageal cancer. Has was 69.

"Boomer" Hammond was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania and is best known for his work with the college wrestling website, WrestlingStats.com. The website is home to an extensive database containing information and statistics that span the entire NCAA Division I wrestling era.

Hammond is also author of the critically acclaimed, "History of Collegiate Wrestling: A Century of Wrestling Excellence." The 2005 book provides a detailed breakdown of the sport from its infancy.